Whether you’re at work, at home or on the go, it seems like there is never a free moment ... so when are you going to find the time to exercise? If weight loss is your goal, it’s pointless to ignore the hundreds of times in a day that you could be burning extra calories. And lucky for you, boosting your daily calorie-burn doesn’t require making any major changes to your everyday routine. So stop making excuses for yourself about why you just don’t have the time to exercise, and learn how to burn more calories all day long. Plus: Test your fitness style…

At Home

Home sweet home. Ah, the very place that we find comfort in soft beds, cozy couches and Lazy Boy recliners.

Well, it’s time to get up off that soft backside of yours and shift your metabolism into high gear.

Even just adjusting your home routine in the slightest of ways can have you achieving great results in less time.

How, you ask?

Ramp Up Your Household Duties

Chores are a non-negotiable part of running a home and raising a family. Mowing the lawn, washing the car, walking the dog, vacuuming, and doing laundry are all excellent opportunities for getting your heart rate up.

Turn up some music and shake your can to the can-can while you move around and finish up each chore on your list.

Not only will you work up a bit of a healthy sweat, you’ll be building up stabilizer muscles all throughout your body as you dance, especially in your legs, hips and core.

Escape the Boob TubeIs television the after-dinner entertainment in your home? Promoting a sedentary lifestyle affects both your waistline and the waistlines of your family members.

Turn off the tube and get outside for an after-dinner walk instead. The kids may moan and groan at first, but this valuable family time will soon become a treasured family pastime to help fuel your family bond and your metabolism.

At Work

No matter what your work situation is, there are more than enough ways to incorporate a few extra calorie-burning exercises into your day at the office.

Walk to TalkCommunication is the number one tool for a great workplace and these days coworkers are only an email, instant message or phone call away. How tough can it really be for you to actually get up and go walk over and talk to your coworkers face-to-face?

Not only will you facilitate workplace bonding, but you’ll be using these frequent occasions to increase the number of times you get your legs and your metabolism moving.

Walk Just to WalkIf your workplace is not on the ground floor, consider taking the stairs instead of the elevator. If you work on the 23rd floor, just start out with one flight of stairs and use the elevator from the 2nd floor on up. Then work your way up to doing two flights of stairs, three flights of stairs, and however many you can work up to.

You will be able to track your progress over time by being able to complete another flight of stairs, which can inspire you to keep making healthy changes.

Use this tip at the mall or anywhere else that stairs are available in place of elevators and escalators.

On the Go

It’s no secret that we’re always on the go. A huge chunk of your time is probably spent driving to and from work, taking the kids to soccer practices and piano lessons, or even traveling for business or pleasure.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to utilize that time to your advantage? What do you know, there is!

Park Farther Away

When you’re running errands, where do you park your car when you get to where you’re going? You probably try to get the closest spot to the front door, re-circling the parking lot over and over again until you get that coveted front-row spot, right?

Try parking your car at the far end of the lot and walk that extra quarter-mile or so. You’ll burn extra calories on your way in and on your way back.

Squeeze Your Cares Away

Sitting in rush-hour traffic, driving to and from work, and commuting by plane may not seem like greatest of places to exercise. But no matter where you are or what you're doing, you can make the best of your time.

Performing discrete muscle-squeezing (isometric) exercises, which that don’t require a change in joint-length, can be done anywhere, anytime.

For better buns on the run, flex and release your gluteal (butt) muscles 10 times, take a rest, and then repeat again twice more.

You can use this same technique for virtually any muscle in your body, especially your abdominal muscles, thighs, calves, and upper and lower arms.

If you think it sounds a bit silly, just give it a try. Your muscles will be tighter than ever and you’ll keep coming back for more.

However, since holding muscle contractions can cause an increase blood pressure, it is not recommend that you do isometric exercises if you suffer from hypertension.

What's Your Fitness Style?

Some people find it easy to set the alarm clock for 4:30 a.m. and jump out of bed for a five-mile run, while others hit the snooze button so many times that the chance of a morning workout becomes obsolete. There are specific aspects of your personality that determine what kind of exerciser you are, so if you've found yourself in a fitness rut, it's time to put your unique interests back into the equation. Find out which kinds of exercise are right for you with this fitness style quiz.